PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 25 -- The Arizona Department of Public Safety issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) troopers seized more than 200 pounds of fentanyl valued at over one million dollars following a traffic stop in southern Arizona. At around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, AZDPS troopers stopped the driver of a commercial vehicle on westbound Interstate 10 in the Eloy area for a civil traffic violation. During the   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 24 (TNSres) -- The Arizona Department of Gaming issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: Bettors in Arizona wagered over $713.5 million on sports in November of 2023, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents an approximate 15.7% increase when compared to November of 2022. The state collected approximately $2 million in privilege fees in the month. You can view the full November report on the ADG website: LINK (https://ga  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that Arizona will receive a $95 million INFRA grant from the US Department of Transportation for major improvements to widen Interstate 10. The grant was awarded to improve the safety and conditions on the 26-mile stretch of the I-10 located entirely within the boundaries of the Gila River Indian Community. The I-10 corridor is a main corridor for a  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: Today, Governor Katie Hobbs joined Representative Stahl Hamilton in introducing a package of bills that will protect reproductive freedoms for Arizonans. The bills will repeal Arizona's near-total abortion ban, enshrine the right to contraception in Arizona law, and end the invasive government practice of collecting and reporting data on abortions in the state. "I will always defend Ar  more

PHOENIX, Jan. 26 -- The Arizona House Democrats issued the following statement on Jan. 25, 2024: * * * House Democratic Leaders released the following statement regarding the announcement that Representative Jennifer Longdon will resign her seat on Friday for a new career opportunity. "Representative Longdon has been one of Arizona's most effective and compassionate leaders, both inside and outside the Legislature. On the issues of gun violence prevention and advocating for the rights of thos  more

PHOENIX, Jan. 24 -- The Arizona House Democrats issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: Earlier today, the Arizona Department of Water Resources initiated steps (https://www.azwater.gov/proposed-gila-bend-groundwater-basin-ama) to potentially declare the Gila Bend Groundwater Basin southwest of the Valley - which has been in significant decline -- an Active Management Area to mitigate the impacts of excessive, unsustainable groundwater pumping. Senator Priya Sundareshan and Represen  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- The Arizona Secretary of State issued the following news release: The Secretary of State has released a comprehensive guide detailing the signature requirements for candidates seeking elected office in the State of Arizona. These tables outline the varying signature thresholds necessary for candidates across different levels of government - from state legislative seats to statewide and federal offices. This is the most up-to-date information for ensuring compliance  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- The Arizona Secretary of State issued the following news release: The Secretary of State's Office has published a statewide voter registration report today reflecting the five recognized parties in Arizona as Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, No Labels, and Green Party. As of January 2, there are 4,101,308 active voters in the state, which are registered to one of these political parties or in the no preference category more commonly referred to as Inde  more

PHOENIX, Jan. 22 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement by State Sen. T.J. Shope: * * * Senator T.J. Shope is releasing the following statement in response to today's announcement of a $95 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the widening of Interstate 10 between Chandler and Casa Grande. "I've dedicated the last several years of my service at the Legislature to securing the dollars needed to create a safer and faster commute for t  more

PHOENIX, Jan. 25 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: As the Biden Administration continues to ignore the border invasion endangering our Arizona communities with drugs and crime, Senator Janae Shamp (R-29) and Senator David Gowan (R-19) are introducing legislation today to provide law enforcement the support they need to defend our citizens against these threats. The "Arizona Border Invasion Act," sponsored by Senator Shamp, establi  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 25 -- Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is applauding this week's unanimous action by the State Board of Education to uphold the Department of Education's rejection of questionable Empowerment Scholarship Account expense requests. Horne said, "In recent months much has been made of supposedly extravagant ESA expense approvals. But our policy of re  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 25 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: According to new reporting from the Arizona Republic, Kari Lake was allegedly "offered what she viewed as a bribe by the chair of the Arizona Republican Party in an effort to keep her from running for the next two years." Ahead of Lake's October 2023 launch, both Arizona and national Republicans expressed concerns over Kari Lake's nightmare Senate candidacy, including "fears that if Lake becomes the no  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 24 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: After stumping for Donald Trump in the early presidential states of Iowa and New Hampshire, Kari Lake is facing scrutiny for being "2,500 miles away in snowbound New Hampshire" while "she's certainly not doing the work to appeal to swing voters," according to Arizona Republicans. Kari Lake's "anywhere but Arizona" strategy "appears better suited for someone with national aspirations or a book to sell"   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 23 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In recognition of the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Arizona Democratic Party highlighted Kari Lake's dangerous record on abortion- a yearslong extreme record captured on camera, including everything from Lake's celebration of the fall of Roe to support for banning abortions without exceptions for rape or incest for Arizonans. Lake says her positions on abortion "haven't changed, actually." Here'  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 27 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Kari Lake's nightmare Senate campaign continues to cause chaos for Arizona Republicans with a week of bribery allegations, resignations, and more. Here's what you might have missed this week: * On Tuesday, widespread reporting indicated that Kari Lake was allegedly "offered what she viewed as a bribe by the chair of the Arizona Republican Party in an effort to keep her from running for the next two ye  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 24 -- The Arizona House Republican issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: Arizona State Representative Alexander Kolodin announced that the House Education Committee today approved HB 2178, bipartisan legislation he has sponsored to empower public university students in determining the allocation of their tuition and fees to support student organizations and clubs. The bill was approved along party lines, with all Republicans supporting the commonsense policy  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- The Arizona House Republican issued the following news release: Arizona State Representative Matt Gress has sponsored HB 2506, the State Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), legislation requires transparency from foreign agents acting on behalf of adversarial countries within Arizona. Though a federal FARA exists, there are loopholes that are known to be easily exploited, with many foreign agents flying under the radar. "I am proud to sponsor the State Foreign A  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- The Arizona House Republican issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: Arizona State Legislative Republicans are taking action to address the urgent need for stronger measures against individuals who engage in child sex trafficking. Representative Selina Bliss and Senator Shawnna LM Bolick today introduced mirror legislation, HCR 2042 and SCR 1021, a referendum that would allow voters to authorize a prison sentence of natural life with no opportunity for r  more

PHOENIX, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: The Senate Government Committee of Reference today recommended to revise or consolidate the troubled Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) during the agency's Sunset Review. A disturbing report released last September from the Arizona Auditor General revealed that under the Hobbs Administration, the ACA mismanaged taxpayer dollars and engaged in constitutional violations, where corporate CEOs   more

PHOENIX, Jan. 24 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: Senator Sine Kerr is introducing legislation today, for and by rural Arizonans, to provide an additional management tool to residents of groundwater basins outside of active management areas. Representing the product of countless discussions with actual water users across the state, SB 1221 (groundwater management areas; appropriations) allows citizens to initiate, form, and manag  more

YUMA, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: The Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center is proud to announce the launch of leadHERship, an initiative focused on fostering gender equality and empowerment within the community. leadHERship workshops are set to begin Monday, January 29, providing an invaluable platform for students of all genders to engage in meaningful conversations, enhance leadership skills, and drive positive change. leadHERship is a   more

YUMA, Arizona, Jan. 25 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: In an effort to provide programming that meets community and industry needs, Arizona Western College has seen enrollment almost double at the Wellton Manufacturing Training Center over the past year. The campus currently offers programming in Electrical, Solar, Fiber Optics, Generator Maintenance and Repair, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, CNC Machining, PLC Programming, Material Sciences, and Construction. With over 400 stud  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: Attorney General Mayes today announced the seizure of over a half-million illicit fentanyl pills, the results of an investigation between the Arizona Attorney General's Office, the Tempe Police Department, and the Phoenix Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Last week, special agents of the Attorney General's Office and law enforcement partners confiscated 525,0  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 24 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: Attorney General Kris Mayes last week joined a coalition of 26 states in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission emphasizing the potential harm in the use of artificial intelligence by telemarketers and asking the federal government to strongly restrict such usage. "With technology constantly evolving, our regulations must evolve alongside to protect consumers," said Attorney G  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: Attorney General Kris Mayes, in a letter sent to the IRS Commissioner earlier today, requested the agency reconsider its decision to tax the 2023 Arizona Families Tax Rebate. This state-provided family tax relief is part of Arizona's budget and mirrors tax relief efforts in other states where taxpayers were not subjected to federal taxation for their rebates. "The IRS should ac  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: BAE Systems successfully tested its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype during a recent live fire demonstration. As part of a collaborative effort with Moog, these positive results exemplify opportunities for future capability growth within the purpose-built modular framework of the AMPV platform. In various realistic battlefield scenarios at the Big Sandy range i  more

BISBEE, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- Cochise County Board of Supervisors issued the following news on Jan. 25, 2024: After a Special Election on May 16, 2023, Cochise County voters decided to begin a County Jail Tax effective on January 1, 2024. The total combined rate for most transactions will be 6.6%. Arizona Department of Revenue (AZDoR) provided an update (https://azdor.gov/tpt-update-december-2023) to businesses in Cochise County back in December regarding these Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) ch  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Donald Trump and House Republicans are hellbent on repealing the Affordable Care Act. New data shows 348,055 total individuals are now enrolled in Affordable Care Act coverage in Arizona. House Republicans have already promised to blindly follow puppet master Trump in his efforts to strip essential health care programs from a record-breaking 20 million Americans. Repealing the ACA would ex  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Juan Ciscomani, a so-called "fighter" for Arizona's water supply, has come under fire for accepting thousands of dollars in campaign donations from a lobbyist for Saudi-owned Fondamente Arizona. A new report from American Journal News reveals Ciscomani's close relationship with the lobbyist, who orchestrated a sweetheart deal for the Saudi company to extract undisclosed billions of gallons  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: Today marks the 51st anniversary of Roe v Wade, and anti-abortion extremists like David Schweikert are thrilled that Roe was overturned. Schweikert praised the overturning of Roe v Wade, saying he was "pleased" to see the decision. Schweikert has a track record of working to take away the rights of Arizona women. He: * Perennially co-sponsored the Life at Conception Act,   more

THATCHER, Arizona, Jan. 19 -- Eastern Arizona College issued the following news release: Eastern Arizona College (EAC) proudly announced a historic moment with the unveiling of its inaugural bachelor's degree programs. The announcement took center stage during a press conference and pep rally led by EAC President Todd Haynie. The event saw enthusiastic participation from community members, faculty, staff, and a vibrant assembly of approximately 200 EAC students. Haynie expressed gratitude to t  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 23 -- GateWay Community College issued the following news release: Following a nationwide search for a new Vice President of Academic Affairs, GateWay Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tom Nevill, effective January 16, 2024. Dr. Nevill boasts over 20 years of distinguished experience in higher education. He has held executive, administrative, and faculty roles throughout his career. "Dr. Nevill brings a wealth of experience with a proven   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As Donald Trump continues to boast about his role in overturning the landmark decision of Roe v. Wade, the 51st anniversary this week highlighted his relentless assaults on reproductive rights and extreme plans to pass a national abortion ban in stark contrast with President Biden and Vice President Harris' fierce commitment to protecting women's freedoms nationwide. In Arizona: The Copper Courier: With  more

MESA, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release: Mesa Community College is pleased to announce Jeannetta Hollins, Ph.D. as its Vice President of Student Affairs. She officially assumed her duties on Jan. 8, 2024. Experienced in strategic oversight for student affairs and enrollment management, Hollins provides leadership and direction to MCC teams offering student services and programs supporting the success and well-being of the college's diverse student bod  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Arizona State University's McCain Institute for International Leadership issued the following news: Corban Teague, director of the Human Rights & Freedom Program at the McCain Institute, and Daniel Twining, president of the International Republican Institute (IRI) wrote a joint op-ed for National Review outlining the need for an American strategy to effectively counter the authoritarian axis of China, Russia, and Iran. "The reality is that China, Russia, and Iran pose a   more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: Can an AI tool developed by an American engineer accurately assess meanings and nuances in other, unrelated languages? That's at the heart of research that Scott Jarvis, applied linguistics professor at NAU, is tackling with funding from the U.S. Department of Defense's Minerva Initiative. It's an important question for the DoD, which is interested in "understanding how culture, philosophy, and ideo  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Jan. 27 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: While working as a software development project manager in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Bianca Trinkenreich was always one of few women in the room--and she often wondered why. When she came to NAU as a Ph.D. student, she had the opportunity to search for answers. Trinkenreich joined assistant professor Igor Steinmacher's Software Engineering Research Laboratory, where she investigated the hows and whys of women's  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Jan. 24 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: Raymond James Affordable Housing Investments (RJAHI), a leading national sponsor of affordable housing, has hired Ted Holman as vice president of institutional sales for the Western Region. Based in San Francisco, Holman will raise investment capital for affordable multifamily developments qualifying for Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and for the preservation of affordable housing. He will cov  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to Donald Trump backing out of a campaign event in Arizona, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: "Donald Trump doesn't want to talk to voters in Arizona, and it's no wonder why: He failed them time and again throughout his four years in office, including opening the door to a cruel near-total abortion ban and trying to rip away health care, Social Securit  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: The specimen of the mineral stibnite was extracted in 2003 from the Wuling Mine in southeastern China and is exceptionally rare for its size, intricacy and quality. A massive specimen of the rare mineral stibnite, donated by Robert Lavinsky, a world-renowned mineral collector, science education advocate and longtime supporter of the University of Arizona, was unveiled today at the UArizona Alfie Norville G  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Jan. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Native Nations Institute issued the following news release: A new project fueled by a nearly $500,000 grant from The Rockefeller Foundation's Climate Exploration Fund aims to breathe new life into tribal communities' food systems and bring recognition for Indigenous agricultural contributions. For centuries, Indigenous people in the American Southwest developed and refined agricultural practices to grow crops on less than 10 inch  more

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 25 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news release: The University of Nevada, Reno has entered a partnership with a consortium of public institutions, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), to implement initiatives focused on strengthening the agricultural food supply system in the Southwest region, which the USDA defines as Nevada, California, Utah and Arizona for the project. The partnership is part of a federal effort to enhance the  more